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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| New Elections To Soil Conservation Centre
Teresa Mellish, a staff member of the Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Forestry, has been elected as the new chair of the Eastern Canada Soil and Water Conservation Centre at its recent annual meeting in Moncton. She is Manager of the provincial Farm Practices Review Board and has… |
| New Forest Improvement Advisory Council
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill announced today the appointment of members to the new Forest Improvement Advisory Council. The Council, made up of representatives of the forest industry, woodlot owners and environmental groups, will advise the minister on forestry policy and… |
| Provincial Government Approves Loans To Hog Producers
The provincial government has given approval in principle to a new loan program for hog producers. "Hog producers continue to face serious financial pressures, and the average price this year is in fact lower than for 1998," said Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill. "Given the… |
| Meeting to Discuss Harness Racing Industry Organization
A proposed association for the Prince Edward Island harness racing industry will be the topic of an open meeting this Friday, January 7 at the Farm Centre in Charlottetown at 8:00 p.m. Jane Holmes, the Executive Director of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) will be the guest… |
| Forest Study Plots To Be Established
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry is going to establish study plots across Prince Edward Island to collect information on the state, health, harvest and management of public and private forests. The information will provide land owners, forest industries, conservationists, and policy… |
| Farm Safety Net Discussions Continue
Federal and Provincial Agriculture Ministers met today in Ottawa to continue discussions on the design and funding of farm safety net programs for Canada. Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister Eric Hammill said that he was pleased with progress at the meeting. The federal government has… |
| Hammill Says Relationship With Monsanto Misunderstood
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill said today that he is not misleading anybody about his department's relationship with Monsanto and the export of genetically-improved seed potato varieties to eastern Europe. "We have certainly cooperated with Monsanto, Prince Edward Island potato… |
| Milk Prices to Rise
The wholesale and home delivery prices for drinking milk products that include homogenized milk, partly skimmed 2 percent and 1 percent milk and skim milk will increase on February 1 by four cents a litre. The announcement was made today by Ken MacLellan, Chair of the Prince Edward Island Marketing… |
| Hog and Egg Board Elections
Charles Coles, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, reported that directors to the Hog and Egg Boards have been elected by acclamation. Under the Hog Commodity Marketing Regulations, a board member, whose term of office has expired but has not served two full terms, is… |
| Hammill Welcomes Maple Leaf Acquisitions
The sale of Hub Meat Packers and Larsen Packers to Maple Leaf Foods could help strengthen the competitiveness of Prince Edward Island's livestock industry and its access to international markets, says Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill. He was responding to an announcement made today by… |
| Maritime Beef To Be Featured
Beginning next week, Prince Edward Island consumers will be able to purchase a new brand of high quality, locally-grown beef through co-op food stores. Co-op Atlantic has joined forces with Maritime cattle producers, packers and the region's three agriculture departments to promote Maritime beef… |
| Woodlot Owner Information Sessions Offered
The Department of Agriculture and Forestry has scheduled a series of province-wide information session for woodlot owners to increase awareness of forest management options and provide information on departmental programs and services. The information sessions begin next week, and will continue… |
| Egg Board Elections
Charles Coles, Returning Officer for the Prince Edward Island Marketing Council, reported that a director has been elected by acclamation to the Egg Commodity Marketing Board. Under the Egg Commodity Marketing Regulations, a board member, whose term of office has expired, is considered re-elected… |
| Community Pastures Turned Over To Local Cooperatives
The provincial government is transferring ownership of the seven community pastures across Prince Edward Island to various local organizations to support livestock production. The seven pastures consist of more than 9000 acres and provide grazing to upwards of 5000 head of livestock. Some 100… |
| Hog Loan Program Details Finalized
The provincial government and the Prince Edward Island Hog Commodity Marketing Board have reached agreement on the details of a new hog bridge loan program for producers. The program, announced last December, is financed by the Prince Edward Island Lending Agency at its cost of borrowing, and will… |
| New Opportunities For Manufactured Hardwood Products
Turned architectural ornaments, accent accessories and gift items, and designer and boutique furniture are hardwood products which could be produced commercially in Prince Edward Island. They are profiled in a new study released today by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill as part of an… |
| Project Assists Pollination Expansion
The Prince Edward Island Beekeepers' Cooperative is receiving $63,180 under the Canada/Prince Edward Island Primary Resource Development Agreement to cost-share the importation of 650 hives of bees from New Zealand. The project will assist beekeepers and interested fruit producers to purchase and… |
| Forestry Division Staff Get High Marks
Despite some controversy in the forest industry over the issue of landowner rights, staff of the Forestry Division of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry have received high marks again this year. A recent survey carried out by the department found that over 90 percent of forestry clients are… |
| Hammill Provides Budget Details For Department
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Eric Hammill today released further details of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry's budget for the coming year. The total budget has been increased by $1.2 million over the previous year to $22.4 million, and will provide for a number of new and expanded… |
| Government Supports Potato Industry Seed Strategy
The provincial government today announced it will support two more key elements of the Potato Industry Seed Strategy Committee's plan for addressing problems with potato seed quality on Prince Edward Island. The two elements are high generation seed production and seed potato crop insurance.… |